March 20, 2015
Weekly Bulletin
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
March 23
4th Quarter Begins
March 23-April
3
SAT—10 testing—All School
March 27
8:30-10am
Common Ground Follow-up Coffee
March 27
Free Dress Day
program is open!
Spirit Day
Current Armstrong students,
please visit our website to
April 3
SUMMER SCHOOL
Registration for the Armstrong
Summer School
complete the registration forms.
April 3
12:45pm Early Dismissal (L.S.)
April 6-10
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
If you have any questions please
April 14
Rule-the-School Day
contact Laura Birss at [email protected] or
April 20-24
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week
Learn more about our Summer
School Program here.
Debbie Vielbaum at
[email protected].
SAVE THE DATES:
FUN AT THE COMMUNITY FUNDRASIER
April 24
Science Day
April 24
Free Dress Day
Thank you!! What a night! Thank you to everyone
who attended the 10th Annual Community Fundraiser. It was a great night with good friends. We've got
some pictures here and information about auction items
that remain open on page 2.
April 28
Special Person / Career Day
April 28
12:45-3:30pm
Art Gallery Exhibit
May 1
8:30-10:00am
Transition Faire
May 1
1-6pm
Mandatory 7th Gr Transition Meeting
May 4-7
1-6pm
Drama Rehearsal at theater
May 6
8:30-10:00am
CAPSO Volunteer Appreciation
Bkft/Q meeting
IN THE NEWS:
OPEN AUCTION ITEMS
The Community Fundraiser included 5
awesome parties this year. If you weren't at
the Community Fundraiser or did not get to
sign-up you can still join the fun. Click here to
see a complete list and then email Jill Jacobson
[email protected] to sign-up.
SCIENCE EARTH DAY POSTER
Weekly Bulletin:
COUGARS FOR SALE
The "Stuffed Cougars with a Gift" were a hit at
the Community Fundraiser. And, yes, the stuffed
animals cougars are still on sale. Through the
end of the month you can buy a stuffed cougar
(with no gift) for $20. Bring cash or check to
Room 1 and we will give you your very own
stuffed cougar. In April, the cougars will disappear
for a while and there will be no additional sales
this school year.
LEARNING LAB
Please take a look at 4rd quarter classes!
If you would like to sign up, please
fill out the
registration form and hand it in to
Student Services.
Classes begin:
Monday, March 23, 2015
Click here for brochure:
Create a poster for Science/ Earth Day! The theme
this year is “Air Quality” so think about what it means
to you…why it’s important for us to have clean air?
What are some ideas about how we can keep our air
clean and safe? Deadline for 8.5”x11” portrait style
entries are due on Wednesday, April 15th. Please see
the link for more information! Thanks!
LEARNING LAB BROCHURE
If you have any questions please contact Kyndra Myers:
[email protected]
650-592-7570 ex.278
IN THE NEWS:
ANNUAL FUND
Thank you to the many families who have already
given to the Armstrong Annual Fund. You make a
difference in daily life at Armstrong.
Annual Fund gifts are used during the current
school year. If you haven’t yet given to the Armstrong Annual Fund, please donate today!
STUDENT ABSENCES
Parents, please remember to phone in your child’s
absence to the Attendance Line at 650-592-7570
ext. 400 by 9:00am each day your child is absent,
going to be late, or going to be out of the classroom
for testing or vacation. Please state:
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March 20, 2015
EDRev
Don’t miss the EdRev 2015 Art Contest information!
EdRev is a great event for our community – and is just around
the corner on Saturday, April 25th at AT&T Park! The art
department will be entering a selection of student artwork for
the contest and exhibit. The categories are Visual Arts, Written
Word, Video, Music, Learning Difference (see flyer for more
info). We will be choosing and submitting 2-D and 3-D visual
art entries completed only at school, but if you are interested
in submitting non-school artwork or works in the other
areas (pending approval and entries MUST be accompanied by
a signed entry form), we are happy to assist you in the
submission process. Please submit all
artwork to the art room by March
24. You are also welcome to submit directly to the PEN office by March
27. Please come see us if you have any
questions! Ms. Martinez & Mr. Jones
Click here for Contest Form!
1. Child’s Name
SIGN UP FOR:
2. Classroom Number
We can receive funds from purchases at Safeway, Lundardi’s,
Piazza’s, Cal-Mart, Mollie Stones and others. Every $$ that is
earned through EScrip goes to your child’s classroom and we
have the potential of earning $1000+/month.
3. Reason for absence
If we do not receive a message from you on the
absentee phone line, we will have to call you to find out
why your child is not at school.
AFTER CARE
The After School Care Coordinators are:
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Monday and Fridays: Ruby Ruiz
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Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays: Chelsea Hinkson
Locaton: Armstrong Campus Library
Hours: 2:45-5:30pm M, W, Th, & F
12:45—5:30 Tuesdays or Conference Days
Contact Number: 650-730-6152
Late Fee: $15 per quarter hour will be charged for
picking up your child after 5:30pm
Sign up for EScrip at www.escrip.com
ARMSTRONG ID#: 137612735
If you do not have your actual Safeway card number (you cannot use you phone # for Escrip), please contact Safeway’s
Customer Care Center at 877-723-3929 for you number and
then register. Families with Escrip accounts go to
www.escrip.com to renew your Safeway commitment.
Any questions contact Lena Parkinson at
[email protected]
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March 20, 2015
SCIENCE DAY
Dear Families,
Science and Health Day is scheduled for Friday, April 24. Our campus will once again be filled with animals, science
experiments, guest speakers, workshops and activities which will highlight a variety of science and health awareness
topics. All students will partake in a fun-filled, educational, and hands-on day of exploring and celebrating science and
wellness.
Parents will share their science-related professions and
faculty will share their science passion with our students.
Local organizations will also be on campus to present.
If you are interested in presenting an activity please
contact Danny Meyer. There will also be opportunities
for parents to help faculty with set-up, crowd control and
clean-up. Please contact Mr. Meyer if you would like to
spend part or all of the day on campus, helping in some
way.
We will hold our major one-day battery recycling drive
(AA, AAA, D, C, 9v)
Please search your closets and basements for outgrown
and no longer needed sneakers/tennis shoes—we will be also be collecting these for our annual Foot Gear Recycling
Program.
END OF THE YEAR TESTING & ASSESSMENT CALENDAR
We will be administering our annual SAT-10 Testing from March 23rd- April 3rd.
We give a two week window so that the faculty has flexibility in scheduling depending on student needs. Student
attendance is critical during this time. We want to make sure that the tests are sent to be scored in plenty of time so
the results can be shared with you at your end of the year parent/teacher conference. If a student is absent, teachers
will do their best to administer but may not be able to due to the deadline requirement.
 Tests will be administered between 8:30-11:45 everyday. Specialty classes (Art, PE, Music) will remain during
their regularly scheduled time.
 Student attendance is critical at this time. Please make sure your child arrives on time to school and has a healthy
breakfast.
 Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep and that their schedules are as normal as possible.
 If your child will be absent, please let us know as far ahead of time as possible. We will do our best to administer
what has been missed but can not guarantee that we will be able to make up missed sections due to deadline
requirements.
Parents are welcome to bring healthy snacks in during testing week. We try very hard to emphasize stress management techniques and do our best to support the children in feeling relaxed and confident during this time. We spend
a lot of time talking with them about just focusing on doing their best and staying positive. Having healthy snacks in
the morning can be a great way to create this atmosphere.
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March 20, 2015
COUNSELING CORNER
Hello Charles Armstrong families! The counseling team wants to remind everyone to quiet the mind and be mindful
of the body during times of stress. During unwind week the mindfulness team taught students three breaths they can
use throughout the day.
Calming Breath:
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Inhale silently through your nose
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Exhale silently through your nose
Releasing Breath:
•
Inhale silently through your nose
•
Exhale with a soft sigh out your mouth
Lion’s Breath:
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Inhale silently through your nose
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Bug your eyes and stick your tongue out, and make noise as you exhale everything out
Sincerely,
Counseling
PETER PAN REHEARSALS
Peter Pan Rehearsal Schedule!
Week of March 23 – 27
Monday
Hook, Smee, Tinkerbell
March 23
Dialogue – pages 78 – 90
3:30 – 5:00
With Mr. D
Wednesday
Peter Pan, Wendy
March 25
Dialogue with Mr. D
3:30 – 5:00
Thursday
“Brave Man Brave” – Indians, Lost boys, Wendy, Michael,
March 26
John
3:30 – 5:00
Dance with Miss Springs
*Full Run Through Tuesday March 31st - 1:00 – 5:00 pm ALL CAST
Lower School Lunch recess rehearsal reminder:
Mondays – 4th and 5th grades “Walk The Plank”
Wednesdays – 3rd grade “Fly To Your Heart”
Thursdays – 1st and 2nd grades “Yo Ho”
PARENT ED & TRANSITIONS
• Parent Education brochures are available
on campus or click here to take a look:
PARENT ED BROCHURE
Upcoming Dates: Please Note Calendar Changes have been made
March 24
Common Ground: Susan Engel, The Hungry Mind
The Harker School Middle School Campus
March 25
Common Ground: Susan Engel, The Hungry Mind
Palo Alto JCC Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
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March 20, 2015
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SPORTS CORNER
TECHNOLOGY
The cougars have had an exciting week playing
games and working hard. The boys played a thrilling
game on Tuesday with amazing offense, winning
9-2. The girls had an equally exciting game, fighting
until the bitter end and playing with all their heart
and working together.
After our recent presentation from Officer Jordan
concerning the challenge of raising
middle schoolers in the digital age, we have
received emails with other resources we want to
continue to share. These are being added to out WH
page on the topic. Here is one such
resource submitted by a parent.
Go Cougars!
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/15-sites
-and-apps-kids-are-heading-to-after-facebook?
utm_source=030615+Parent+Default#
COMMON GROUND SPEAKER SEAREIES
Susan Engel, Ph.D., The Hungry Mind: Keeping Kids Inspired and Curious
Nationally known educator and developmental psychologist, Dr. Susan Engel, clarifies the essential, beneficial role
curiosity plays in preparing young minds for a lifetime of engaged learning and provides strategies for parents and
educators to nurture curiosity. Learn more.
Tues, Mar 24
9 am, The Harker School, Middle School Campus
San Jose (venue capacity: 450)
7 pm, Crystal Springs Uplands School
Hillsborough (venue capacity: 440)
Wed, Mar 25
7 pm. Palo Alto JCC, hosted by Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Palo Alto (venue capacity: 360)
For more information and on-going updates about Common Ground please join our email list.
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March 20, 2015
PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK
Who: Student Advisors For Education
Where: San Francisco Friends School, 250 Valencia Street, San Francisco 94103
When: March 21, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Our meetings are open to students ages 13-19 interested in joining Student Advisors For Education, so encourage your friends
to join you. Parents are asked to drop off and pick up, but are welcome to come in and introduce themselves.
Event and Registration Link: http://parentseducationnetwork.org/event-1707150
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Speaker Series: Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child
Who: Rick Lavoie, Author, Filmmaker, Lecturer
Where: Shoreway Conference Room, Sobrato Center, 350 Twin Dolphins Dr, Redwood City 94065
When: March 26, 2015 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This seminar will explore the link between motivation and learning and attention differences and the reasons why traditional
motivational techniques (reward systems, punishment, competition) are ineffective for kids with disabilities. Further, the speaker
will explain and demonstrate specific "at home" strategies that can foster a child's motivation....in and out of the classroom.
Event and Registration Link: http://pen-siliconvalley.org/event-1742091
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Drop-In Group for Parents: March Topic, Cultivating Patience
Who: Parents of kids with learning and attention differences
Where: 110 Gough Street, Suite 401, San Francisco, CA 94102
When: March 27, 2015 11:30 AM
As parents of kids with learning and attention differences who often need a lot of support we sometimes are better at taking
care of others than we are at tending to our own self-care. Each month's meeting will have a specific theme for exploration but
we invite you to also bring what you are experiencing in your own lives so that you can feel nourished and connected to other
parents going through similar experiences.
Event Link and Registration: http://parentseducationnetwork.org/event-1859389
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Who: Student Advisors For Education
Where: San Francisco Friends School, 250 Valencia Street, San Francisco 94103
When: April 18, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Our meetings are open to students ages 13-19 interested in joining Student Advisors For Education, so encourage your friends
to join you. Parents are asked to drop off and pick up, but are welcome to come in and introduce themselves.
Event and Registration Link: http://parentseducationnetwork.org/event-1707153
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March 20, 2015
PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK
Education Revolution, EdRev 2015
Who: Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, 42nd Mayor of San Francisco - EdRev 2015 Keynote
Speaker
Where: AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
When: April 25, 2015 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EdRev (Education Revolution) is a unique day of information, resources, celebration and community for students who learn
differently and the families and professionals who support them. Join Parents Education Network (PEN) to celebrate the
seventh annual Education Revolution, EdRev 2015.
Event and General Registration Link: http://parentseducationnetwork.org/event-1815036
EdRev Official Website: http://www.edrevsf.org/
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Stressless Summer Reading: Joyful and Productive Literacy at Home
Who: Alexis Filippini, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning K-8, Bentley School, Founder of Building on
the Best
Where: Shoreway Conference Room, Sobrato Center, 350 Twin Dolphins Dr, Redwood City 94065
When: May 14, 2015 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Summer offers wonderful opportunities for developing home literacy practices that are both joyful and productive. Using a
strength-based perspective, Dr. Filippini will explore creative approaches to fostering a love of reading, including storytelling,
audiobooks, neighborhood walks, “tween” businesses, sleepover book clubs, and more. Together, audience and presenter will
identify specific examples that work for your family so you will leave with a rich, personalized summer literacy menu.
Event and Registration Link: http://pen-siliconvalley.org/event-1742144
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Drop-In Group for Parents: May Topic, Managing Financial and Time Stress
Who: Parents of kids with learning and attention differences
Where: 110 Gough Street, Suite 401, San Francisco, CA 94102
When: May 29, 2015 11:30 AM
As parents of kids with learning and attention differences who often need a lot of support we sometimes are better at taking
care of others than we are at tending to our own self-care. Each month's meeting will have a specific theme for exploration but
we invite you to also bring what you are experiencing in your own lives so that you can feel nourished and connected to other
parents going through similar experiences.
Event and Registration Link: http://parentseducationnetwork.org/event-1859393
Thank you all for your time and continued support of Parents Education Network. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions or feedback you may have at [email protected].
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March 20, 2015
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Parents,
Please place your April orders this week, or next (if you have not already done so).
Click Here to log in.
Foodie Fact - Pineapple
by Judith Levine, MS, RD
Pineapple is one of our most favorite tropical fruits. It is juicy and
simultaneously sweet and tart. Better still, pineapple is available all year long. Bring
home a fresh pineapple to cut up yourself, or if pressed for time, buy it already cut
up. Pineapple maintains its nutrition fresh, frozen, canned or juiced.
1 Cup of Pineapple Has:
Calories - 80 (only)
Vitamin C - 80 mg (more than an orange)
Fiber - 2.4 grams
Potassium - 180 mg
Manganese - 1.5 mg (75% DV)
Ideas:
Add pineapple to juices, smoothies, yogurt and fruit salads
Chop into fresh salsas for a different flavor
Cut into cubes for grilled chicken or shrimp kabobs, or grill as a side dish
Include in Asian stir-fry's, or pasta salads
Add to lunches in bite-size pieces
Sincerely,
SchoolFoodies
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